The Governing Body discourages parents and guardians from removing their children from school for a family holiday during term time, as it recognises the vital importance of regular attendance to a child making good progress at school.
However, in some circumstances, where the situation is unavoidable, the Head teacher can authorise a maximum of 10 days absence in one academic year, for holidays. This is providing that the child’s attendance is above the school’s current whole school target of 95%. Holidays taken when absence is below this level or in excess of 10 days will be marked as unauthorised absences.
Parents/carers are advised that a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) may be issued by the Local Authority when permission for a holiday or leave of absence has not been authorised by the school. For more detailed information please refer to The Local Authority’s Local Code of Conduct.
If you must take your child/children on holiday during term time, please complete and return this form to the school prior to the holiday.
Download the Absence Request form here or complete the form below